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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 646.31 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 646.31 and 322.52 is: 482.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 646.31 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/646.31 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 646.31 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 208,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,445.48/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.81

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