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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.16, 649.04 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.16, 649.04 and 403.04 is: 605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.16 : 649.04 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.16/649.04 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.16x = 649.04 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.16x = 261,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,589.08/432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.31

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