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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 599.16 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 599.16 and 335.58 is: 463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 599.16 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/599.16 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 599.16 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 201,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,066.11/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.31

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