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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.57, 892.47 and 432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.57, 892.47 and 432.57 is: 649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.57 : 892.47 = 432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.57/892.47 = 432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.57x = 892.47 × 432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.57x = 386,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,055.75/594.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.30

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