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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 646.80 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 646.80 and 294.58 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 646.80 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/646.80 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 646.80 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 190,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,534.34/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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