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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.02, 648.08 and 286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.02, 648.08 and 286.72 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.02 : 648.08 = 286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.02/648.08 = 286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.02x = 648.08 × 286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.02x = 185,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,817.50/432.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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