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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 648.70 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 648.70 and 376.52 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 648.70 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/648.70 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 648.70 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 244,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,246.19/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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