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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 972.54 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 972.54 and 432.04 is: 647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 972.54 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/972.54 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 972.54 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 420,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,176.18/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.42

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