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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 865.26 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 865.26 and 432.48 is: 648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 865.26 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/865.26 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 865.26 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 374,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,207.64/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.32

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