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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.19, 597.44 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.19, 597.44 and 308.80 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.19 : 597.44 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.19/597.44 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.19x = 597.44 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.19x = 184,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,488.85/433.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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