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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.34, 712.98 and 431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.34, 712.98 and 431.28 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.34 : 712.98 = 431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.34/712.98 = 431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.34x = 712.98 × 431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.34x = 307,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,494.01/475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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