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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 598.46 and 294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 598.46 and 294.02 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 598.46 = 294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/598.46 = 294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 598.46 × 294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 175,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,959.21/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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