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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.49, 598.01 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.49, 598.01 and 295.25 is: 407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.49 : 598.01 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.49/598.01 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.49x = 598.01 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.49x = 176,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,560.98/433.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.30

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