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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.90, 646.32 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.90, 646.32 and 269.66 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.90 : 646.32 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.90/646.32 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.90x = 646.32 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.90x = 174,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,286.65/431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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