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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.07, 685.39 and 432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.07, 685.39 and 432.10 is: 646.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.07 : 685.39 = 432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.07/685.39 = 432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.07x = 685.39 × 432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.07x = 296,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,157.02/458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.53

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