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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 901.32 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 901.32 and 432.20 is: 596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 901.32 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/901.32 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 901.32 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 389,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,552.76/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.60

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