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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.81, 651.32 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.81, 651.32 and 287.13 is: 431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.81 : 651.32 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.81/651.32 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.81x = 651.32 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.81x = 187,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,013.51/433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.10

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