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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.79, 648.92 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.79, 648.92 and 288.42 is: 433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.79 : 648.92 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.79/648.92 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.79x = 648.92 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.79x = 187,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,160.06/431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.45

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