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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 685.62 and 432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 685.62 and 432.98 is: 648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 685.62 = 432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/685.62 = 432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 685.62 × 432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 296,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,859.75/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.79

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