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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 647.49 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 647.49 and 295.03 is: 442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 647.49 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/647.49 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 647.49 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 191,032.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,032.71/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.39

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