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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.04, 646.68 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.04, 646.68 and 417.76 is: 625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.04 : 646.68 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.04/646.68 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.04x = 646.68 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.04x = 270,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,157.04/432.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.31

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