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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.74, 648.50 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.74, 648.50 and 316.50 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.74 : 648.50 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.74/648.50 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.74x = 648.50 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.74x = 205,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,250.25/432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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