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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.28, 972.16 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.28, 972.16 and 432.16 is: 647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.28 : 972.16 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.28/972.16 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.28x = 972.16 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.28x = 420,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,128.67/649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.07

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