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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.16, 648.88 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.16, 648.88 and 425.76 is: 639.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.16 : 648.88 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.16/648.88 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.16x = 648.88 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.16x = 276,267.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,267.15/432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.27

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