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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.61, 686.48 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.61, 686.48 and 432 is: 595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.61 : 686.48 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.61/686.48 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.61x = 686.48 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.61x = 296,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,557.20/497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.96

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