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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.35, 651.70 and 407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.35, 651.70 and 407.26 is: 613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.35 : 651.70 = 407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.35/651.70 = 407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.35x = 651.70 × 407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.35x = 265,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,408.08/432.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.88

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