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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.73, 649.14 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.73, 649.14 and 418.83 is: 628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.73 : 649.14 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.73/649.14 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.73x = 649.14 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.73x = 271,879.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,879.31/432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.29

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