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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.67, 647.07 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.67, 647.07 and 200.73 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.67 : 647.07 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.67/647.07 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.67x = 647.07 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.67x = 129,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,886.36/431.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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