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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.87, 648.23 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.87, 648.23 and 270.06 is: 404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.87 : 648.23 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.87/648.23 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.87x = 648.23 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.87x = 175,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,059.64/432.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.42

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