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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.92, 983.44 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.92, 983.44 and 433 is: 597.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.92 : 983.44 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.92/983.44 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.92x = 983.44 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.92x = 425,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,829.52/712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.30

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