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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.09, 840.25 and 432.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.09, 840.25 and 432.05 is: 596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.09 : 840.25 = 432.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.09/840.25 = 432.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.09x = 840.25 × 432.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.09x = 363,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,030.01/609.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.02

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