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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.49, 650.43 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.49, 650.43 and 341.89 is: 512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.49 : 650.43 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.49/650.43 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.49x = 650.43 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.49x = 222,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,373.89/433.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.99

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