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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 649.69 and 409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 649.69 and 409.75 is: 614.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 649.69 = 409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/649.69 = 409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 649.69 × 409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 266,207.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,207.83/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.81

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