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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.93, 646.08 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.93, 646.08 and 344.60 is: 515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.93 : 646.08 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.93/646.08 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.93x = 646.08 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.93x = 222,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,640.70/431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.45

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