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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.53, 662.58 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.53, 662.58 and 433.89 is: 598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.53 : 662.58 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.53/662.58 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.53x = 662.58 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.53x = 287,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,486.84/480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.27

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