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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 636.66 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 636.66 and 431.73 is: 594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 636.66 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/636.66 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 636.66 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 274,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,865.22/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.29

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