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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.67, 649.22 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.67, 649.22 and 379.67 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.67 : 649.22 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.67/649.22 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.67x = 649.22 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.67x = 246,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,484.21/433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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