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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.70, 651.08 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.70, 651.08 and 431.72 is: 648.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.70 : 651.08 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.70/651.08 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.70x = 651.08 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.70x = 281,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,084.26/433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.11

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