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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.54, 647.52 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.54, 647.52 and 269.18 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.54 : 647.52 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.54/647.52 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.54x = 647.52 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.54x = 174,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,299.43/431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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