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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 647.75 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 647.75 and 308.29 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 647.75 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/647.75 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 647.75 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 199,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,693.31/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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