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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.50, 647.15 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.50, 647.15 and 271.49 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.50 : 647.15 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.50/647.15 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.50x = 647.15 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.50x = 175,690.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,690.16/432.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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