Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 649.50 and 421
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 433, 649.50 and 421 is: 631.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433 : 649.50 = 421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433/649.50 = 421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433x = 649.50 × 421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433x = 273,439.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,439.50/433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631.50
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