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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.80, 652.32 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.80, 652.32 and 413.28 is: 622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.80 : 652.32 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.80/652.32 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.80x = 652.32 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.80x = 269,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,590.81/432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.90

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