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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 935.82 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 935.82 and 432.12 is: 646.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 935.82 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/935.82 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 935.82 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 404,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,386.54/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.69

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