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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 644.52 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 644.52 and 433.32 is: 596.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 644.52 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/644.52 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 644.52 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 279,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,283.41/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.86

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