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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 647.87 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 647.87 and 268.31 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 647.87 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/647.87 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 647.87 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 173,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,832.29/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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