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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 600.78 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 600.78 and 432.72 is: 592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 600.78 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/600.78 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 600.78 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 259,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,969.52/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.89

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