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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.13, 871.62 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.13, 871.62 and 432.90 is: 596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.13 : 871.62 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.13/871.62 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.13x = 871.62 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.13x = 377,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,324.30/632.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.91

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