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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.67, 649.85 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.67, 649.85 and 294.54 is: 441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.67 : 649.85 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.67/649.85 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.67x = 649.85 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.67x = 191,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,405.35/433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.37

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