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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 648.26 and 380.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 648.26 and 380.81 is: 571.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 648.26 = 380.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/648.26 = 380.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 648.26 × 380.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 246,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,858.75/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.79

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