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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.33, 647.88 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.33, 647.88 and 317.04 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.33 : 647.88 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.33/647.88 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.33x = 647.88 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.33x = 205,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,403.88/432.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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