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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.29, 1,011.63 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.29, 1,011.63 and 434.49 is: 599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.29 : 1,011.63 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.29/1,011.63 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.29x = 1,011.63 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.29x = 439,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,543.12/733.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.41

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