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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.46, 1,013.62 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.46, 1,013.62 and 432.16 is: 648.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.46 : 1,013.62 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.46/1,013.62 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.46x = 1,013.62 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.46x = 438,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,046.02/675.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.52

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