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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.37, 647.28 and 321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.37, 647.28 and 321.95 is: 483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.37 : 647.28 = 321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.37/647.28 = 321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.37x = 647.28 × 321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.37x = 208,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,393.41/431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.10

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