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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.93, 598.96 and 411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.93, 598.96 and 411.89 is: 568.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.93 : 598.96 = 411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.93/598.96 = 411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.93x = 598.96 × 411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.93x = 246,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,705.63/433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.54

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