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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.61, 598.49 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.61, 598.49 and 293.82 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.61 : 598.49 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.61/598.49 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.61x = 598.49 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.61x = 175,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,848.33/433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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