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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 648.12 and 269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 648.12 and 269.98 is: 404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 648.12 = 269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/648.12 = 269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 648.12 × 269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 174,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,976.20/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.54

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