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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.93, 885.99 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.93, 885.99 and 432.24 is: 596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.93 : 885.99 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.93/885.99 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.93x = 885.99 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.93x = 382,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,956.18/641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.57

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