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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 714.53 and 431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 714.53 and 431.70 is: 646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 714.53 = 431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/714.53 = 431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 714.53 × 431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 308,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,462.60/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.32

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