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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.31, 649.77 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.31, 649.77 and 213.79 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.31 : 649.77 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.31/649.77 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.31x = 649.77 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.31x = 138,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,912.70/433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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