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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 648.97 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 648.97 and 407.30 is: 610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 648.97 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/648.97 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 648.97 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 264,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,321.22/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.90

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