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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.51, 1,261.71 and 431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.51, 1,261.71 and 431.17 is: 646.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.51 : 1,261.71 = 431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.51/1,261.71 = 431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.51x = 1,261.71 × 431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.51x = 544,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,011.50/841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.47

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