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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.27, 648.39 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.27, 648.39 and 301.56 is: 452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.27 : 648.39 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.27/648.39 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.27x = 648.39 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.27x = 195,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,528.49/432.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.33

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