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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 649.62 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 649.62 and 294.18 is: 440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 649.62 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/649.62 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 649.62 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 191,105.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,105.21/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.81

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