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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 649.57 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 649.57 and 144.51 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 649.57 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/649.57 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 649.57 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 93,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,869.36/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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