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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.25, 649.12 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.25, 649.12 and 302.99 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.25 : 649.12 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.25/649.12 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.25x = 649.12 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.25x = 196,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,673.43/433.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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