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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.79, 649.11 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.79, 649.11 and 189.25 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.79 : 649.11 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.79/649.11 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.79x = 649.11 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.79x = 122,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,844.07/432.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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