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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.59, 648.39 and 413.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.59, 648.39 and 413.19 is: 619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.59 : 648.39 = 413.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.59/648.39 = 413.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.59x = 648.39 × 413.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.59x = 267,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,908.26/432.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.32

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