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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 648.30 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 648.30 and 347 is: 519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 648.30 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/648.30 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 648.30 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 224,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,960.10/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.92

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