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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 650.43 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 650.43 and 398.52 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 650.43 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/650.43 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 650.43 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 259,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,209.36/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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