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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.69, 750.83 and 433.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.69, 750.83 and 433.99 is: 598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.69 : 750.83 = 433.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.69/750.83 = 433.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.69x = 750.83 × 433.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.69x = 325,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,852.71/544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.24

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