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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.64, 598.55 and 411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.64, 598.55 and 411.59 is: 568.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.64 : 598.55 = 411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.64/598.55 = 411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.64x = 598.55 × 411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.64x = 246,356.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,356.63/433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.11

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