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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.89, 649.44 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.89, 649.44 and 189.48 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.89 : 649.44 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.89/649.44 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.89x = 649.44 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.89x = 123,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,054.94/432.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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