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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 648.68 and 407.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 648.68 and 407.57 is: 610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 648.68 = 407.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/648.68 = 407.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 648.68 × 407.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 264,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,377.23/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.59

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