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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.66, 644.18 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.66, 644.18 and 385.53 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.66 : 644.18 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.66/644.18 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.66x = 644.18 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.66x = 248,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,346.37/431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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