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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 714.48 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 714.48 and 432.28 is: 648.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 714.48 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/714.48 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 714.48 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 308,855.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,855.41/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.39

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