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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.46, 1,297.58 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.46, 1,297.58 and 432.32 is: 648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.46 : 1,297.58 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.46/1,297.58 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.46x = 1,297.58 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.46x = 560,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,969.79/865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.18

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