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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 647.46 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 647.46 and 375.09 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 647.46 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/647.46 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 647.46 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 242,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,855.77/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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