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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 647.70 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 647.70 and 277.32 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 647.70 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/647.70 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 647.70 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 179,621.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,621.55/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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