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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.64, 598.92 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.64, 598.92 and 398.54 is: 550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.64 : 598.92 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.64/598.92 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.64x = 598.92 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.64x = 238,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,693.58/433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.44

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