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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.35, 647.60 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.35, 647.60 and 293.61 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.35 : 647.60 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.35/647.60 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.35x = 647.60 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.35x = 190,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,141.84/432.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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