Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.36, 648 and 287.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 432.36, 648 and 287.64 is: 431.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432.36 : 648 = 287.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432.36/648 = 287.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432.36x = 648 × 287.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432.36x = 186,390.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,390.72/432.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431.10
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