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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.43, 650.37 and 331.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.43, 650.37 and 331.37 is: 497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.43 : 650.37 = 331.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.43/650.37 = 331.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.43x = 650.37 × 331.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.43x = 215,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,513.11/433.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.23

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