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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 650.37 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 650.37 and 145.02 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 650.37 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/650.37 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 650.37 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 94,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,316.66/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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