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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 597.72 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 597.72 and 345.33 is: 476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 597.72 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/597.72 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 597.72 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 206,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,410.65/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.09

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