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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.52, 650.56 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.52, 650.56 and 305.04 is: 457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.52 : 650.56 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.52/650.56 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.52x = 650.56 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.52x = 198,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,446.82/433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.76

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