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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.05, 871.96 and 432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.05, 871.96 and 432.57 is: 596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.05 : 871.96 = 432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.05/871.96 = 432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.05x = 871.96 × 432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.05x = 377,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,183.74/632.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.76

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