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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 976.32 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 976.32 and 432.24 is: 647.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 976.32 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/976.32 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 976.32 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 422,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,004.56/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.41

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