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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.28, 649.58 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.28, 649.58 and 202.02 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.28 : 649.58 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.28/649.58 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.28x = 649.58 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.28x = 131,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,228.15/433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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