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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.98, 650.01 and 431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.98, 650.01 and 431.01 is: 647.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.98 : 650.01 = 431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.98/650.01 = 431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.98x = 650.01 × 431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.98x = 280,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,160.81/432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.06

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