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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 650.84 and 411.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 650.84 and 411.39 is: 618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 650.84 = 411.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/650.84 = 411.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 650.84 × 411.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 267,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,747.01/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.37

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