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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 838.62 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 838.62 and 432.96 is: 597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 838.62 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/838.62 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 838.62 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 363,088.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,088.92/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.80

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