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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.96, 648.45 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.96, 648.45 and 247.44 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.96 : 648.45 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.96/648.45 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.96x = 648.45 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.96x = 160,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,452.47/432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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