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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 705.57 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 705.57 and 432.75 is: 648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 705.57 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/705.57 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 705.57 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 305,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,335.42/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.27

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