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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 908.39 and 432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 908.39 and 432.34 is: 648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 908.39 = 432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/908.39 = 432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 908.39 × 432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 392,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,728.90/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.50

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