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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.85, 649.04 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.85, 649.04 and 295.93 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.85 : 649.04 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.85/649.04 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.85x = 649.04 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.85x = 192,070.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,070.41/432.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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