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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 647.60 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 647.60 and 328.05 is: 492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 647.60 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/647.60 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 647.60 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 212,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,443.54/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.77

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