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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.06, 647.57 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.06, 647.57 and 308.48 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.06 : 647.57 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.06/647.57 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.06x = 647.57 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.06x = 199,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,757.61/432.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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