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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.70, 646.98 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.70, 646.98 and 287.52 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.70 : 646.98 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.70/646.98 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.70x = 646.98 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.70x = 186,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,019.69/431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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