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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 597.36 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 597.36 and 335.08 is: 461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 597.36 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/597.36 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 597.36 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 200,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,163.39/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.70

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