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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.48, 644.64 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.48, 644.64 and 431.04 is: 642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.48 : 644.64 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.48/644.64 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.48x = 644.64 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.48x = 277,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,865.63/432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.49

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