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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.01, 649.82 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.01, 649.82 and 394.74 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.01 : 649.82 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.01/649.82 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.01x = 649.82 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.01x = 256,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,510.93/433.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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