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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607, 837.66 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607, 837.66 and 432.66 is: 597.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 837.66 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/837.66 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 837.66 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 362,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,421.98/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.07

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