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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 647.73 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 647.73 and 315.63 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 647.73 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/647.73 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 647.73 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 204,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,443.02/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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