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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.84, 647.70 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.84, 647.70 and 258.90 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.84 : 647.70 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.84/647.70 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.84x = 647.70 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.84x = 167,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,686.13/432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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