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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 647.76 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 647.76 and 423.44 is: 635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 647.76 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/647.76 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 647.76 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 274,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,287.49/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.87

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