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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.78, 647.20 and 285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.78, 647.20 and 285.34 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.78 : 647.20 = 285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.78/647.20 = 285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.78x = 647.20 × 285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.78x = 184,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,672.05/431.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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