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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 647.63 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 647.63 and 430.29 is: 645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 647.63 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/647.63 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 647.63 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 278,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,666.56/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.60

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