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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 608.10 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 608.10 and 433.28 is: 599.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 608.10 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/608.10 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 608.10 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 263,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,477.57/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.06

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