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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 715.26 and 432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 715.26 and 432.98 is: 648.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 715.26 = 432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/715.26 = 432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 715.26 × 432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 309,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,693.27/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.00

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