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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.69, 650.77 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.69, 650.77 and 331.63 is: 497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.69 : 650.77 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.69/650.77 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.69x = 650.77 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.69x = 215,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,816.06/433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.62

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