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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.81, 650.61 and 399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.81, 650.61 and 399.99 is: 599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.81 : 650.61 = 399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.81/650.61 = 399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.81x = 650.61 × 399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.81x = 260,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,237.49/433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.89

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