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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.63, 647.46 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.63, 647.46 and 199.83 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.63 : 647.46 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.63/647.46 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.63x = 647.46 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.63x = 129,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,381.93/431.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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