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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.98, 649.47 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.98, 649.47 and 216.44 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.98 : 649.47 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.98/649.47 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.98x = 649.47 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.98x = 140,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,571.29/432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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