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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 882 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 882 and 432 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 882 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/882 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 882 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 381,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,024/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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