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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.71, 793.62 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.71, 793.62 and 432.32 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.71 : 793.62 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.71/793.62 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.71x = 793.62 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.71x = 343,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,093.83/528.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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