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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 649.92 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 649.92 and 341.96 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 649.92 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/649.92 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 649.92 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 222,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,246.64/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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