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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.48, 853.43 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.48, 853.43 and 432.64 is: 596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.48 : 853.43 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.48/853.43 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.48x = 853.43 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.48x = 369,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,227.96/619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.03

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