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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.46, 647.39 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.46, 647.39 and 286.88 is: 430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.46 : 647.39 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.46/647.39 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.46x = 647.39 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.46x = 185,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,720.72/431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.45

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