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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 647.62 and 410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 647.62 and 410.74 is: 616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 647.62 = 410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/647.62 = 410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 647.62 × 410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 266,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,003.44/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.72

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