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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.93, 646.99 and 394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.93, 646.99 and 394.57 is: 591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.93 : 646.99 = 394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.93/646.99 = 394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.93x = 646.99 × 394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.93x = 255,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,282.67/431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.02

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