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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.62, 647.39 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.62, 647.39 and 316.77 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.62 : 647.39 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.62/647.39 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.62x = 647.39 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.62x = 205,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,074.64/432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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