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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 639.02 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 639.02 and 432.52 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 639.02 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/639.02 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 639.02 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 276,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,388.93/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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