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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 671.42 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 671.42 and 433.74 is: 598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 671.42 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/671.42 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 671.42 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 291,221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,221.71/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.19

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