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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 598.70 and 256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 598.70 and 256.79 is: 354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 598.70 = 256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/598.70 = 256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 598.70 × 256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 153,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,737.18/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.35

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