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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.48, 649.38 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.48, 649.38 and 347 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.48 : 649.38 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.48/649.38 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.48x = 649.38 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.48x = 225,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,334.86/433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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