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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.84, 646.17 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.84, 646.17 and 380.64 is: 568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.84 : 646.17 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.84/646.17 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.84x = 646.17 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.84x = 245,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,958.15/432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.24

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