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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 905.40 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 905.40 and 432.72 is: 650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 905.40 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/905.40 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 905.40 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 391,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,784.69/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.11

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