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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.77, 625.49 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.77, 625.49 and 431.80 is: 591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.77 : 625.49 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.77/625.49 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.77x = 625.49 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.77x = 270,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,086.58/456.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.30

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