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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.99, 686.61 and 432.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.99, 686.61 and 432.15 is: 649.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.99 : 686.61 = 432.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.99/686.61 = 432.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.99x = 686.61 × 432.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.99x = 296,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,718.51/456.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.29

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