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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 598.57 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 598.57 and 329.09 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 598.57 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/598.57 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 598.57 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 196,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,979.59/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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