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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.46, 1,296.08 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.46, 1,296.08 and 431.31 is: 646.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.46 : 1,296.08 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.46/1,296.08 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.46x = 1,296.08 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.46x = 559,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,012.26/864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.66

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