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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.19, 832.01 and 432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.19, 832.01 and 432.88 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.19 : 832.01 = 432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.19/832.01 = 432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.19x = 832.01 × 432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.19x = 360,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,156.24/555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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