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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.19, 908.39 and 432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.19, 908.39 and 432.06 is: 648.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.19 : 908.39 = 432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.19/908.39 = 432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.19x = 908.39 × 432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.19x = 392,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,478.98/605.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.52

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