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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.07, 648.61 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.07, 648.61 and 309.96 is: 465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.07 : 648.61 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.07/648.61 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.07x = 648.61 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.07x = 201,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,042.38/432.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.30

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