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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 649.58 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 649.58 and 205 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 649.58 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/649.58 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 649.58 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 133,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,163.90/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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