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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.24, 648.66 and 407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.24, 648.66 and 407.96 is: 612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.24 : 648.66 = 407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.24/648.66 = 407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.24x = 648.66 × 407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.24x = 264,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,627.33/432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.22

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