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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 882.36 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 882.36 and 432.24 is: 596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 882.36 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/882.36 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 882.36 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 381,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,391.29/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.30

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