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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.79, 872.94 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.79, 872.94 and 433.38 is: 597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.79 : 872.94 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.79/872.94 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.79x = 872.94 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.79x = 378,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,314.74/632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.85

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