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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.72, 646.77 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.72, 646.77 and 269.72 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.72 : 646.77 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.72/646.77 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.72x = 646.77 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.72x = 174,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,446.80/431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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