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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.32, 644.99 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.32, 644.99 and 393.35 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.32 : 644.99 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.32/644.99 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.32x = 644.99 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.32x = 253,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,701.62/432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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