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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.48, 756.84 and 432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.48, 756.84 and 432.36 is: 647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.48 : 756.84 = 432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.48/756.84 = 432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.48x = 756.84 × 432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.48x = 327,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,227.34/505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.36

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