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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.60, 649.05 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.60, 649.05 and 315.58 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.60 : 649.05 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.60/649.05 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.60x = 649.05 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.60x = 204,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,827.20/432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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