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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.80, 650.46 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.80, 650.46 and 382.56 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.80 : 650.46 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.80/650.46 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.80x = 650.46 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.80x = 248,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,839.98/433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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