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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 634.98 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 634.98 and 433.40 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 634.98 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/634.98 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 634.98 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 275,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,197.16/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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