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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.26, 838.44 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.26, 838.44 and 433.11 is: 597.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.26 : 838.44 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.26/838.44 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.26x = 838.44 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.26x = 363,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,136.75/607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.99

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