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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.68, 646.14 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.68, 646.14 and 285.13 is: 426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.68 : 646.14 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.68/646.14 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.68x = 646.14 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.68x = 184,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,233.90/431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.78

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