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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.95, 872.24 and 432.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.95, 872.24 and 432.69 is: 597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.95 : 872.24 = 432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.95/872.24 = 432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.95x = 872.24 × 432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.95x = 377,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,407.36/631.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.21

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