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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.17, 647.10 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.17, 647.10 and 302.10 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.17 : 647.10 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.17/647.10 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.17x = 647.10 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.17x = 195,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,488.91/431.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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