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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.70, 598.53 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.70, 598.53 and 328.61 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.70 : 598.53 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.70/598.53 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.70x = 598.53 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.70x = 196,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,682.94/433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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