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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.52, 647.56 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.52, 647.56 and 316.60 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.52 : 647.56 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.52/647.56 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.52x = 647.56 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.52x = 205,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,017.50/432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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