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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.76, 902.56 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.76, 902.56 and 432.64 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.76 : 902.56 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.76/902.56 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.76x = 902.56 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.76x = 390,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,483.56/653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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