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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 646.80 and 404.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 646.80 and 404.58 is: 605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 646.80 = 404.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/646.80 = 404.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 646.80 × 404.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 261,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,682.34/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.87

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