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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 650 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 650 and 380.68 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 650 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/650 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 650 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 247,442
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,442/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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