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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.40, 647.70 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.40, 647.70 and 269.40 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.40 : 647.70 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.40/647.70 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.40x = 647.70 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.40x = 174,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,490.38/431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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