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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.10, 685.68 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.10, 685.68 and 432.48 is: 648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.10 : 685.68 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.10/685.68 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.10x = 685.68 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.10x = 296,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,542.89/457.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.75

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