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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.64, 743.44 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.64, 743.44 and 432.64 is: 647.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.64 : 743.44 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.64/743.44 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.64x = 743.44 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.64x = 321,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,641.88/496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.64

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