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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.65, 649.01 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.65, 649.01 and 297.05 is: 445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.65 : 649.01 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.65/649.01 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.65x = 649.01 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.65x = 192,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,785.92/432.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.59

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