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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.57, 809.75 and 432.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.57, 809.75 and 432.65 is: 649.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.57 : 809.75 = 432.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.57/809.75 = 432.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.57x = 809.75 × 432.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.57x = 350,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,334.29/539.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.29

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