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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 647.48 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 647.48 and 259.49 is: 388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 647.48 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/647.48 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 647.48 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 168,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,016.85/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.28

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