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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.12, 647.34 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.12, 647.34 and 301.56 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.12 : 647.34 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.12/647.34 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.12x = 647.34 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.12x = 195,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,211.85/432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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