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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 686.88 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 686.88 and 433.17 is: 645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 686.88 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/686.88 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 686.88 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 297,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,535.81/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.32

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