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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 685.50 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 685.50 and 432.30 is: 647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 685.50 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/685.50 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 685.50 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 296,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,341.65/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.15

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