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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 908.28 and 432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 908.28 and 432.36 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 908.28 = 432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/908.28 = 432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 908.28 × 432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 392,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,703.94/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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