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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.66, 647.49 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.66, 647.49 and 270.07 is: 405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.66 : 647.49 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.66/647.49 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.66x = 647.49 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.66x = 174,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,867.02/431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.10

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