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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.81, 745.47 and 432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.81, 745.47 and 432.09 is: 649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.81 : 745.47 = 432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.81/745.47 = 432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.81x = 745.47 × 432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.81x = 322,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,110.13/495.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.66

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