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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.17, 647.45 and 336.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.17, 647.45 and 336.59 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.17 : 647.45 = 336.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.17/647.45 = 336.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.17x = 647.45 × 336.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.17x = 217,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,923.51/432.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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