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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.33, 647.39 and 401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.33, 647.39 and 401.15 is: 602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.33 : 647.39 = 401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.33/647.39 = 401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.33x = 647.39 × 401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.33x = 259,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,703.12/431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.11

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