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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.02, 1,014.16 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.02, 1,014.16 and 432.02 is: 649.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.02 : 1,014.16 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.02/1,014.16 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.02x = 1,014.16 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.02x = 438,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,137.40/675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.07

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