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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.73, 687.97 and 433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.73, 687.97 and 433.07 is: 648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.73 : 687.97 = 433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.73/687.97 = 433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.73x = 687.97 × 433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.73x = 297,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,939.17/459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.07

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