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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.46, 1,515.33 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.46, 1,515.33 and 432.66 is: 648.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.46 : 1,515.33 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.46/1,515.33 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.46x = 1,515.33 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.46x = 655,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,622.68/1,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.84

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