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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.63, 650.55 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.63, 650.55 and 145.07 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.63 : 650.55 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.63/650.55 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.63x = 650.55 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.63x = 94,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,372.04/433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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