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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.40, 647.08 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.40, 647.08 and 270.16 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.40 : 647.08 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.40/647.08 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.40x = 647.08 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.40x = 174,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,815.13/432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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