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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.98, 649.46 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.98, 649.46 and 259.84 is: 389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.98 : 649.46 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.98/649.46 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.98x = 649.46 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.98x = 168,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,755.69/432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.75

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