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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.66, 604.70 and 433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.66, 604.70 and 433.34 is: 598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.66 : 604.70 = 433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.66/604.70 = 433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.66x = 604.70 × 433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.66x = 262,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,040.70/437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.73

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