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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.88, 883.50 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.88, 883.50 and 433 is: 597.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.88 : 883.50 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.88/883.50 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.88x = 883.50 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.88x = 382,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,555.50/639.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.86

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