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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.43, 649.30 and 335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.43, 649.30 and 335.87 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.43 : 649.30 = 335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.43/649.30 = 335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.43x = 649.30 × 335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.43x = 218,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,080.39/433.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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