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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.52, 647.58 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.52, 647.58 and 302.20 is: 452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.52 : 647.58 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.52/647.58 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.52x = 647.58 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.52x = 195,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,698.68/432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.46

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