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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.38, 639.57 and 432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.38, 639.57 and 432.10 is: 595.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.38 : 639.57 = 432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.38/639.57 = 432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.38x = 639.57 × 432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.38x = 276,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,355.00/464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.11

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