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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.37, 648.96 and 394.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.37, 648.96 and 394.91 is: 591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.37 : 648.96 = 394.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.37/648.96 = 394.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.37x = 648.96 × 394.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.37x = 256,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,280.79/433.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.37

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