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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 642.90 and 432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 642.90 and 432.78 is: 597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 642.90 = 432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/642.90 = 432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 642.90 × 432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 278,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,234.26/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.66

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