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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.02, 645.47 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.02, 645.47 and 247.86 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.02 : 645.47 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.02/645.47 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.02x = 645.47 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.02x = 159,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,985.88/431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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