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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.65, 646.98 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.65, 646.98 and 328.60 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.65 : 646.98 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.65/646.98 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.65x = 646.98 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.65x = 212,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,597.63/431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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