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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.58, 648.81 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.58, 648.81 and 189.04 is: 283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.58 : 648.81 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.58/648.81 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.58x = 648.81 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.58x = 122,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,651.04/432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.53

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