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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.89, 627.85 and 433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.89, 627.85 and 433.36 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.89 : 627.85 = 433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.89/627.85 = 433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.89x = 627.85 × 433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.89x = 272,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,085.08/454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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