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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 649.69 and 406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 649.69 and 406.71 is: 608.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 649.69 = 406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/649.69 = 406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 649.69 × 406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 264,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,235.42/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.89

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