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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 646.80 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 646.80 and 362.96 is: 543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 646.80 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/646.80 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 646.80 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 234,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,762.53/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.48

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