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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 979.98 and 432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 979.98 and 432.70 is: 649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 979.98 = 432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/979.98 = 432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 979.98 × 432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 424,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,037.35/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.65

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