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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.70, 647.85 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.70, 647.85 and 310.07 is: 465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.70 : 647.85 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.70/647.85 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.70x = 647.85 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.70x = 200,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,878.85/431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.32

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