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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 649.50 and 289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 649.50 and 289.09 is: 433.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 649.50 = 289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/649.50 = 289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 649.50 × 289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 187,763.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,763.96/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.64

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