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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.94, 741.84 and 432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.94, 741.84 and 432.14 is: 645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.94 : 741.84 = 432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.94/741.84 = 432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.94x = 741.84 × 432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.94x = 320,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,578.74/496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.11

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