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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.24, 597.62 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.24, 597.62 and 295 is: 406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.24 : 597.62 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.24/597.62 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.24x = 597.62 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.24x = 176,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,297.90/433.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.93

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