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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 649.13 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.17, 649.13 and 288.63 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.17 : 649.13 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.17/649.13 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.17x = 649.13 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.17x = 187,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,356.95/433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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