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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.92, 648.23 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.92, 648.23 and 303.07 is: 453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.92 : 648.23 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.92/648.23 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.92x = 648.23 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.92x = 196,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,455.93/432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.80

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