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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 894.56 and 433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 894.56 and 433.94 is: 650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 894.56 = 433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/894.56 = 433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 894.56 × 433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 388,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,178.72/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.20

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