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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.85 and 398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.85 and 398.12 is: 597.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.85 = 398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.85 = 398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.85 × 398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 259,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,116.40/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.37

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