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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.93, 648.08 and 278.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.93, 648.08 and 278.97 is: 417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.93 : 648.08 = 278.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.93/648.08 = 278.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.93x = 648.08 × 278.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.93x = 180,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,794.88/432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.61

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