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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 650.16 and 426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 650.16 and 426.15 is: 639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 650.16 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/650.16 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 650.16 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 277,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,065.68/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.23

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