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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 838.76 and 433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 838.76 and 433.47 is: 597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 838.76 = 433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/838.76 = 433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 838.76 × 433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 363,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,575.13/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.56

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