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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.60, 839.46 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.60, 839.46 and 433.72 is: 599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.60 : 839.46 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.60/839.46 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.60x = 839.46 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.60x = 364,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,090.59/607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.23

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