Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.48, 647.26 and 351
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 431.48, 647.26 and 351 is: 526.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431.48 : 647.26 = 351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431.48/647.26 = 351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431.48x = 647.26 × 351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431.48x = 227,188.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,188.26/431.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526.53
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