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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.34, 647.26 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.34, 647.26 and 396.48 is: 594.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.34 : 647.26 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.34/647.26 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.34x = 647.26 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.34x = 256,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,625.64/431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.95

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