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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.40, 900.72 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.40, 900.72 and 432 is: 595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.40 : 900.72 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.40/900.72 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.40x = 900.72 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.40x = 389,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,111.04/653.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.52

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