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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 609.79 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 609.79 and 433.24 is: 596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 609.79 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/609.79 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 609.79 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 264,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,185.42/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.64

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