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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.16, 646.94 and 395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.16, 646.94 and 395.18 is: 591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.16 : 646.94 = 395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.16/646.94 = 395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.16x = 646.94 × 395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.16x = 255,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,657.75/432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.58

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