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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.28, 649 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.28, 649 and 269.44 is: 404.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.28 : 649 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.28/649 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.28x = 649 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.28x = 174,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,866.56/432.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.52

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