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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 647.12 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 647.12 and 286.80 is: 430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 647.12 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/647.12 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 647.12 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 185,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,594.02/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.29

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