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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.95, 648.39 and 345.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.95, 648.39 and 345.79 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.95 : 648.39 = 345.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.95/648.39 = 345.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.95x = 648.39 × 345.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.95x = 224,206.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,206.78/431.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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