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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 872.46 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 872.46 and 436.12 is: 601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 872.46 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/872.46 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 872.46 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 380,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,497.26/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.56

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