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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.06, 983.72 and 433.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.06, 983.72 and 433.19 is: 597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.06 : 983.72 = 433.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.06/983.72 = 433.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.06x = 983.72 × 433.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.06x = 426,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,130.58/713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.61

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