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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.69, 887.18 and 432.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.69, 887.18 and 432.99 is: 597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.69 : 887.18 = 432.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.69/887.18 = 432.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.69x = 887.18 × 432.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.69x = 384,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,137.90/642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.70

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