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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.45, 843.36 and 432.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.45, 843.36 and 432.13 is: 647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.45 : 843.36 = 432.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.45/843.36 = 432.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.45x = 843.36 × 432.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.45x = 364,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,441.16/562.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.95

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