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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.60, 644.41 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.60, 644.41 and 395.16 is: 588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.60 : 644.41 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.60/644.41 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.60x = 644.41 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.60x = 254,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,645.06/432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.64

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