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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.32, 1,033.20 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.32, 1,033.20 and 432 is: 648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.32 : 1,033.20 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.32/1,033.20 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.32x = 1,033.20 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.32x = 446,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,342.40/688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.45

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