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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.67, 886.56 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.67, 886.56 and 432.90 is: 597.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.67 : 886.56 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.67/886.56 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.67x = 886.56 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.67x = 383,791.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,791.82/642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.18

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