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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.03, 646.95 and 285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.03, 646.95 and 285.34 is: 427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.03 : 646.95 = 285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.03/646.95 = 285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.03x = 646.95 × 285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.03x = 184,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,600.71/432.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.29

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