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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 646.66 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 646.66 and 315.89 is: 472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 646.66 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/646.66 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 646.66 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 204,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,273.43/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.94

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