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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.89, 648.45 and 351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.89, 648.45 and 351.35 is: 526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.89 : 648.45 = 351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.89/648.45 = 351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.89x = 648.45 × 351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.89x = 227,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,829.67/432.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.31

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