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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.78, 647.06 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.78, 647.06 and 383.58 is: 574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.78 : 647.06 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.78/647.06 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.78x = 647.06 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.78x = 248,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,197.36/431.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.83

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