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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.63, 892.15 and 432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.63, 892.15 and 432.03 is: 648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.63 : 892.15 = 432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.63/892.15 = 432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.63x = 892.15 × 432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.63x = 385,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,435.56/594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.19

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