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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.33, 982.32 and 432.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.33, 982.32 and 432.61 is: 596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.33 : 982.32 = 432.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.33/982.32 = 432.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.33x = 982.32 × 432.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.33x = 424,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,961.46/712.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.58

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