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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.82, 647.30 and 392.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.82, 647.30 and 392.78 is: 586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.82 : 647.30 = 392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.82/647.30 = 392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.82x = 647.30 × 392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.82x = 254,242.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,242.77/433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.06

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