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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.70, 687.15 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.70, 687.15 and 432.90 is: 597.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.70 : 687.15 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.70/687.15 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.70x = 687.15 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.70x = 297,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,467.24/497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.68

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