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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.87, 599.03 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.87, 599.03 and 351.34 is: 485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.87 : 599.03 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.87/599.03 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.87x = 599.03 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.87x = 210,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,463.20/433.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.08

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