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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 647.49 and 264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 647.49 and 264.97 is: 397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 647.49 = 264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/647.49 = 264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 647.49 × 264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 171,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,565.43/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.55

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