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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 647.33 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 647.33 and 200.49 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 647.33 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/647.33 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 647.33 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 129,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,783.19/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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