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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.69, 886.95 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.69, 886.95 and 432.90 is: 597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.69 : 886.95 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.69/886.95 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.69x = 886.95 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.69x = 383,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,960.66/642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.43

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