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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.41, 649.05 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.41, 649.05 and 406.08 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.41 : 649.05 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.41/649.05 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.41x = 649.05 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.41x = 263,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,566.22/433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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