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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.47, 691 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.47, 691 and 432.01 is: 651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.47 : 691 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.47/691 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.47x = 691 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.47x = 298,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,518.91/458.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.12

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