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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.12, 645.63 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.12, 645.63 and 411.96 is: 615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.12 : 645.63 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.12/645.63 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.12x = 645.63 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.12x = 265,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,973.73/432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.51

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