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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 832.32 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 832.32 and 432.64 is: 649.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 832.32 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/832.32 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 832.32 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 360,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,094.92/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.33

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