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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 647.48 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 647.48 and 394.98 is: 593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 647.48 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/647.48 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 647.48 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 255,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,741.65/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.19

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