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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 646.43 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 646.43 and 399.06 is: 594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 646.43 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/646.43 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 646.43 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 257,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,962.36/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.90

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