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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.10, 651.98 and 394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.10, 651.98 and 394.82 is: 594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.10 : 651.98 = 394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.10/651.98 = 394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.10x = 651.98 × 394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.10x = 257,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,414.74/433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.35

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