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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.46, 647.37 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.46, 647.37 and 328.68 is: 493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.46 : 647.37 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.46/647.37 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.46x = 647.37 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.46x = 212,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,777.57/431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.16

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