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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.66 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.66 and 217.13 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.66 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.66 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.66 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 141,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,273.47/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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