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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 598.44 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.17, 598.44 and 339.62 is: 469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.17 : 598.44 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.17/598.44 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.17x = 598.44 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.17x = 203,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,239.20/433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.19

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