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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.75, 647.73 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.75, 647.73 and 340.63 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.75 : 647.73 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.75/647.73 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.75x = 647.73 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.75x = 220,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,634.65/431.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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