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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 597.95 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 597.95 and 308.94 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 597.95 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/597.95 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 597.95 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 184,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,730.67/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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