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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.15, 657.52 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.15, 657.52 and 432.41 is: 597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.15 : 657.52 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.15/657.52 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.15x = 657.52 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.15x = 284,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,313.85/476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.12

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