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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.81, 649.82 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.81, 649.82 and 286.13 is: 429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.81 : 649.82 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.81/649.82 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.81x = 649.82 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.81x = 185,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,935.34/432.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.60

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