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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.80, 838.26 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.80, 838.26 and 433.24 is: 597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.80 : 838.26 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.80/838.26 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.80x = 838.26 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.80x = 363,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,167.76/607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.51

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