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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.64, 732.90 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.64, 732.90 and 433 is: 596.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.64 : 732.90 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.64/732.90 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.64x = 732.90 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.64x = 317,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,345.70/531.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.92

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