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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 649.43 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 649.43 and 309.42 is: 464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 649.43 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/649.43 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 649.43 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 200,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,947.40/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.43

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