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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.93, 649.13 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.93, 649.13 and 286.53 is: 429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.93 : 649.13 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.93/649.13 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.93x = 649.13 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.93x = 185,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,992.96/432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.61

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