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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.65, 649.76 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.65, 649.76 and 318.14 is: 476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.65 : 649.76 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.65/649.76 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.65x = 649.76 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.65x = 206,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,712.24/433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.68

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