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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.04, 597.60 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.04, 597.60 and 414.56 is: 572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.04 : 597.60 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.04/597.60 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.04x = 597.60 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.04x = 247,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,741.06/433.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.10

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