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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.35, 648.84 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.35, 648.84 and 317.10 is: 475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.35 : 648.84 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.35/648.84 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.35x = 648.84 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.35x = 205,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,747.14/432.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.88

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