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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.94, 647 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.94, 647 and 322.54 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.94 : 647 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.94/647 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.94x = 647 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.94x = 208,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,683.38/431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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