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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.20, 647.66 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.20, 647.66 and 421.47 is: 631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.20 : 647.66 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.20/647.66 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.20x = 647.66 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.20x = 272,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,970.31/432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.58

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