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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.97, 671.06 and 432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.97, 671.06 and 432.39 is: 649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.97 : 671.06 = 432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.97/671.06 = 432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.97x = 671.06 × 432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.97x = 290,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,159.63/446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.17

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