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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 649.08 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 649.08 and 294.84 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 649.08 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/649.08 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 649.08 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 191,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,374.75/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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