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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.19, 1,263.63 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.19, 1,263.63 and 431.46 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.19 : 1,263.63 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.19/1,263.63 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.19x = 1,263.63 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.19x = 545,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,205.80/843.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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