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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.69, 647.28 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.69, 647.28 and 200.66 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.69 : 647.28 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.69/647.28 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.69x = 647.28 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.69x = 129,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,883.20/431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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