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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.85, 646.97 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.85, 646.97 and 287.27 is: 430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.85 : 646.97 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.85/646.97 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.85x = 646.97 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.85x = 185,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,850.40/431.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.36

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