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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 644.96 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 644.96 and 411.28 is: 613.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 644.96 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/644.96 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 644.96 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 265,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,258.56/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.26

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