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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.83, 645.78 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.83, 645.78 and 322.22 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.83 : 645.78 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.83/645.78 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.83x = 645.78 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.83x = 208,081.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,081.62/431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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