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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.66, 645.95 and 402.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.66, 645.95 and 402.70 is: 602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.66 : 645.95 = 402.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.66/645.95 = 402.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.66x = 645.95 × 402.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.66x = 260,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,121.95/431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.60

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