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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.38, 867.45 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.38, 867.45 and 432.64 is: 596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.38 : 867.45 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.38/867.45 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.38x = 867.45 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.38x = 375,293.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,293.57/629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.29

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