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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.52, 649.50 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.52, 649.50 and 403.72 is: 606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.52 : 649.50 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.52/649.50 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.52x = 649.50 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.52x = 262,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,216.14/432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.25

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