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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 647.10 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 647.10 and 328.77 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 647.10 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/647.10 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 647.10 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 212,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,747.07/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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