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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.03, 647.51 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.03, 647.51 and 212.48 is: 318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.03 : 647.51 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.03/647.51 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.03x = 647.51 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.03x = 137,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,579.69/432.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.45

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