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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.71, 649.73 and 325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.71, 649.73 and 325.95 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.71 : 649.73 = 325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.71/649.73 = 325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.71x = 649.73 × 325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.71x = 211,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,777.86/433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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