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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 837.35 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 837.35 and 432.68 is: 596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 837.35 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/837.35 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 837.35 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 362,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,298.25/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.24

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