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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.04, 917.28 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.04, 917.28 and 432 is: 595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.04 : 917.28 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.04/917.28 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.04x = 917.28 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.04x = 396,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,264.96/665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.85

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