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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.26, 647.97 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.26, 647.97 and 402.09 is: 601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.26 : 647.97 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.26/647.97 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.26x = 647.97 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.26x = 260,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,542.26/433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.35

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