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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.75, 647.46 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.75, 647.46 and 294.91 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.75 : 647.46 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.75/647.46 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.75x = 647.46 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.75x = 190,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,940.81/431.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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