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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.00, 855.59 and 433.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.00, 855.59 and 433.29 is: 597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.00 : 855.59 = 433.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.00/855.59 = 433.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.00x = 855.59 × 433.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.00x = 370,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,716.42/620.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.93

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