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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.96, 891.08 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.96, 891.08 and 432.24 is: 647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.96 : 891.08 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.96/891.08 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.96x = 891.08 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.96x = 385,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,160.42/594.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.37

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