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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.63, 649.35 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.63, 649.35 and 342.32 is: 513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.63 : 649.35 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.63/649.35 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.63x = 649.35 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.63x = 222,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,282.25/432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.79

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