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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.08, 597.78 and 419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.08, 597.78 and 419.40 is: 578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.08 : 597.78 = 419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.08/597.78 = 419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.08x = 597.78 × 419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.08x = 250,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,708.93/433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.90

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