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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.36, 838.08 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.36, 838.08 and 433.28 is: 597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.36 : 838.08 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.36/838.08 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.36x = 838.08 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.36x = 363,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,123.30/607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.87

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