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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.64, 650.46 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.64, 650.46 and 145.10 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.64 : 650.46 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.64/650.46 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.64x = 650.46 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.64x = 94,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,381.75/433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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