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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.47, 649.63 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.47, 649.63 and 380.44 is: 572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.47 : 649.63 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.47/649.63 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.47x = 649.63 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.47x = 247,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,145.24/431.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.80

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