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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.50, 647.40 and 315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.50, 647.40 and 315.73 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.50 : 647.40 = 315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.50/647.40 = 315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.50x = 647.40 × 315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.50x = 204,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,403.60/431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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