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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.84, 647.49 and 285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.84, 647.49 and 285.43 is: 427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.84 : 647.49 = 285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.84/647.49 = 285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.84x = 647.49 × 285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.84x = 184,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,813.07/431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.97

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