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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 686.85 and 432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 686.85 and 432.10 is: 646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 686.85 = 432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/686.85 = 432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 686.85 × 432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 296,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,787.89/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.88

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