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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 1,031.52 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 1,031.52 and 431 is: 646.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 1,031.52 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/1,031.52 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 1,031.52 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 444,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,585.12/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.16

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