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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.72, 840.54 and 432.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.72, 840.54 and 432.53 is: 596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.72 : 840.54 = 432.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.72/840.54 = 432.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.72x = 840.54 × 432.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.72x = 363,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,558.77/609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.27

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