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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.60, 606.45 and 432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.60, 606.45 and 432.60 is: 606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.60 : 606.45 = 432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.60/606.45 = 432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.60x = 606.45 × 432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.60x = 262,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,350.27/432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.45

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