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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.56, 729.98 and 432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.56, 729.98 and 432.80 is: 649.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.56 : 729.98 = 432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.56/729.98 = 432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.56x = 729.98 × 432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.56x = 315,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,935.34/486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.32

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