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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.83, 647.16 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.83, 647.16 and 269.02 is: 403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.83 : 647.16 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.83/647.16 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.83x = 647.16 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.83x = 174,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,098.98/431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.17

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