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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 646.70 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 646.70 and 200.30 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 646.70 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/646.70 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 646.70 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 129,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,529.78/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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