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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 647.52 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 647.52 and 292.64 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 647.52 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/647.52 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 647.52 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 189,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,490.25/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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