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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.58, 598.41 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.58, 598.41 and 256.46 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.58 : 598.41 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.58/598.41 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.58x = 598.41 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.58x = 153,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,465.24/433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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