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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.39, 650.25 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.39, 650.25 and 432.04 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.39 : 650.25 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.39/650.25 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.39x = 650.25 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.39x = 280,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,934.01/433.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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