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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 684.56 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 684.56 and 432.84 is: 646.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 684.56 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/684.56 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 684.56 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 296,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,304.95/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.33

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