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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.19, 647.09 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.19, 647.09 and 389.88 is: 585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.19 : 647.09 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.19/647.09 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.19x = 647.09 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.19x = 252,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,286.96/431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.09

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