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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.40, 647.21 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.40, 647.21 and 308.15 is: 462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.40 : 647.21 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.40/647.21 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.40x = 647.21 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.40x = 199,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,432.98/431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.29

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