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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 647.52 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 647.52 and 430.40 is: 646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 647.52 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/647.52 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 647.52 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 278,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,692.61/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.08

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