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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.70, 647.69 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.70, 647.69 and 355.02 is: 532.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.70 : 647.69 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.70/647.69 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.70x = 647.69 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.70x = 229,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,941.13/431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.64

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