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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.26, 598.29 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.26, 598.29 and 334.83 is: 462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.26 : 598.29 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.26/598.29 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.26x = 598.29 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.26x = 200,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,325.44/433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.37

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