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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.62, 648.92 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.62, 648.92 and 302.25 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.62 : 648.92 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.62/648.92 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.62x = 648.92 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.62x = 196,134.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,134.56/432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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