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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.01, 649.79 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.01, 649.79 and 315.66 is: 473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.01 : 649.79 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.01/649.79 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.01x = 649.79 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.01x = 205,112.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,112.71/433.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.69

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