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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.90, 972.09 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.90, 972.09 and 432 is: 647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.90 : 972.09 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.90/972.09 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.90x = 972.09 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.90x = 419,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,942.88/648.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.16

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