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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 887.07 and 432.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 887.07 and 432.65 is: 597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 887.07 = 432.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/887.07 = 432.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 887.07 × 432.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 383,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,786.40/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.39

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