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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.01 and 432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.01 and 432.98 is: 649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.01 = 432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.01 = 432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.01 × 432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 298,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,760.53/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.03

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