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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.86, 648.05 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.86, 648.05 and 322.70 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.86 : 648.05 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.86/648.05 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.86x = 648.05 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.86x = 209,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,120.88/432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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