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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.02, 647.45 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.02, 647.45 and 315.92 is: 473.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.02 : 647.45 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.02/647.45 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.02x = 647.45 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.02x = 204,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,542.40/432.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.46

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