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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.68, 647.70 and 287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.68, 647.70 and 287.68 is: 431.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.68 : 647.70 = 287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.68/647.70 = 287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.68x = 647.70 × 287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.68x = 186,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,330.34/431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.64

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