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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.93, 872.06 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.93, 872.06 and 432.76 is: 597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.93 : 872.06 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.93/872.06 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.93x = 872.06 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.93x = 377,390.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,390.52/631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.20

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