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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.48, 647.52 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.48, 647.52 and 269.28 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.48 : 647.52 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.48/647.52 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.48x = 647.52 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.48x = 174,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,364.19/431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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