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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.78, 647.78 and 309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.78, 647.78 and 309.30 is: 462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.78 : 647.78 = 309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.78/647.78 = 309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.78x = 647.78 × 309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.78x = 200,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,356.81/432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.95

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