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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 647.98 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 647.98 and 287.80 is: 431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 647.98 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/647.98 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 647.98 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 186,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,488.64/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.73

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