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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.49, 647.37 and 294.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.49, 647.37 and 294.69 is: 442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.49 : 647.37 = 294.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.49/647.37 = 294.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.49x = 647.37 × 294.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.49x = 190,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,773.47/431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.13

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