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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 857.92 and 432.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 857.92 and 432.83 is: 597.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 857.92 = 432.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/857.92 = 432.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 857.92 × 432.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 371,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,333.51/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.18

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