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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.80, 650.45 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.80, 650.45 and 297 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.80 : 650.45 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.80/650.45 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.80x = 650.45 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.80x = 193,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,184.39/433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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