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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.40, 647.54 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.40, 647.54 and 382.96 is: 574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.40 : 647.54 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.40/647.54 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.40x = 647.54 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.40x = 247,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,981.92/431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.83

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