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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.19, 647.46 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.19, 647.46 and 382.59 is: 574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.19 : 647.46 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.19/647.46 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.19x = 647.46 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.19x = 247,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,711.72/431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.48

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