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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.69, 650.63 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.69, 650.63 and 145.13 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.69 : 650.63 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.69/650.63 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.69x = 650.63 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.69x = 94,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,423.04/433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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