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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.80, 651 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.80, 651 and 325.80 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.80 : 651 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.80/651 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.80x = 651 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.80x = 212,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,095.80/433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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