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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 598.98 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 598.98 and 377.46 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 598.98 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/598.98 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 598.98 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 226,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,090.99/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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