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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.76, 647.52 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.76, 647.52 and 345.84 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.76 : 647.52 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.76/647.52 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.76x = 647.52 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.76x = 223,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,938.32/432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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