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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.25, 597.96 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.25, 597.96 and 406.89 is: 561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.25 : 597.96 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.25/597.96 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.25x = 597.96 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.25x = 243,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,306.19/433.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.58

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