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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.35, 647.25 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.35, 647.25 and 408.12 is: 612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.35 : 647.25 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.35/647.25 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.35x = 647.25 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.35x = 264,155.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,155.67/431.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.39

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