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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.37, 647.47 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.37, 647.47 and 269.56 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.37 : 647.47 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.37/647.47 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.37x = 647.47 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.37x = 174,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,532.01/432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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