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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 648.87 and 286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 648.87 and 286.49 is: 429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 648.87 = 286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/648.87 = 286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 648.87 × 286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 185,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,896.39/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.33

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