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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 662.54 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 662.54 and 433.02 is: 598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 662.54 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/662.54 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 662.54 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 286,894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,894.15/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.11

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