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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.36, 649.02 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.36, 649.02 and 431.40 is: 647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.36 : 649.02 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.36/649.02 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.36x = 649.02 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.36x = 279,987.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,987.23/432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.58

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