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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 646.65 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 646.65 and 388.17 is: 581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 646.65 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/646.65 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 646.65 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 251,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,010.13/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.16

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