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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 647.84 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 647.84 and 301.76 is: 452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 647.84 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/647.84 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 647.84 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 195,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,492.20/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.38

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