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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 957.33 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 957.33 and 432.72 is: 648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 957.33 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/957.33 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 957.33 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 414,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,255.84/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.65

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