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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.65, 746.16 and 431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.65, 746.16 and 431.34 is: 644.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.65 : 746.16 = 431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.65/746.16 = 431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.65x = 746.16 × 431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.65x = 321,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,848.65/499.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.15

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