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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.67, 647.75 and 336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.67, 647.75 and 336.55 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.67 : 647.75 = 336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.67/647.75 = 336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.67x = 647.75 × 336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.67x = 217,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,998.58/432.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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