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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 639.75 and 432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 639.75 and 432.19 is: 595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 639.75 = 432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/639.75 = 432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 639.75 × 432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 276,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,493.55/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.25

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