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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.34, 647.92 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.34, 647.92 and 404.66 is: 606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.34 : 647.92 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.34/647.92 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.34x = 647.92 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.34x = 262,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,185.79/432.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.44

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