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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 646.84 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 646.84 and 383.16 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 646.84 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/646.84 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 646.84 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 247,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,843.21/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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