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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 651.60 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 651.60 and 404.46 is: 607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 651.60 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/651.60 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 651.60 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 263,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,546.14/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.78

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