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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 651.24 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 651.24 and 425.52 is: 641.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 651.24 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/651.24 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 651.24 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 277,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,115.64/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.47

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