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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.95, 649.89 and 346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.95, 649.89 and 346.79 is: 520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.95 : 649.89 = 346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.95/649.89 = 346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.95x = 649.89 × 346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.95x = 225,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,375.35/432.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.56

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