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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.60, 647.40 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.60, 647.40 and 424.40 is: 636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.60 : 647.40 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.60/647.40 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.60x = 647.40 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.60x = 274,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,756.56/431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.60

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