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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 650.41 and 303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 650.41 and 303.25 is: 454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 650.41 = 303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/650.41 = 303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 650.41 × 303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 197,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,236.83/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.86

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