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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.18, 647.82 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.18, 647.82 and 323.64 is: 485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.18 : 647.82 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.18/647.82 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.18x = 647.82 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.18x = 209,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,660.46/432.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.12

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