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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.19, 644.12 and 431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.19, 644.12 and 431.51 is: 643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.19 : 644.12 = 431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.19/644.12 = 431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.19x = 644.12 × 431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.19x = 277,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,938.84/432.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.10

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