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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 647.12 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 647.12 and 322.80 is: 484.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 647.12 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/647.12 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 647.12 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 208,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,890.34/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.26

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