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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 648 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 648 and 402.72 is: 604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 648 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/648 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 648 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 260,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,962.56/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.75

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