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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 831.06 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 831.06 and 432.64 is: 648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 831.06 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/831.06 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 831.06 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 359,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,549.80/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.21

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