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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 641.28 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 641.28 and 431.92 is: 595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 641.28 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/641.28 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 641.28 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 276,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,981.66/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.81

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