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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.63, 649.57 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.63, 649.57 and 202.20 is: 302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.63 : 649.57 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.63/649.57 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.63x = 649.57 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.63x = 131,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,343.05/433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.89

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