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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.34, 647.64 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.34, 647.64 and 269.70 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.34 : 647.64 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.34/647.64 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.34x = 647.64 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.34x = 174,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,668.51/431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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