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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.64, 645.21 and 403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.64, 645.21 and 403.48 is: 601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.64 : 645.21 = 403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.64/645.21 = 403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.64x = 645.21 × 403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.64x = 260,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,329.33/432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.72

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