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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.58, 650.36 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.58, 650.36 and 296.88 is: 445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.58 : 650.36 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.58/650.36 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.58x = 650.36 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.58x = 193,078.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,078.88/433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.31

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