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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 649.35 and 399.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 649.35 and 399.81 is: 598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 649.35 = 399.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/649.35 = 399.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 649.35 × 399.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 259,616.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,616.62/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.84

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