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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 839.07 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 839.07 and 433.74 is: 598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 839.07 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/839.07 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 839.07 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 363,938.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,938.22/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.72

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