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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.48, 651.77 and 399.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.48, 651.77 and 399.65 is: 600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.48 : 651.77 = 399.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.48/651.77 = 399.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.48x = 651.77 × 399.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.48x = 260,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,482.04/433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.92

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