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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.82, 886.94 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.82, 886.94 and 432.63 is: 596.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.82 : 886.94 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.82/886.94 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.82x = 886.94 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.82x = 383,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,710.25/642.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.92

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