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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.20, 647.93 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.20, 647.93 and 301.82 is: 452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.20 : 647.93 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.20/647.93 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.20x = 647.93 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.20x = 195,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,553.48/432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.47

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