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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 648.43 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 648.43 and 355.05 is: 532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 648.43 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/648.43 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 648.43 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 230,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,224.18/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.98

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