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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 647.84 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 647.84 and 212.59 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 647.84 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/647.84 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 647.84 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 137,724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,724.31/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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