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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.82, 650.37 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.82, 650.37 and 303.44 is: 454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.82 : 650.37 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.82/650.37 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.82x = 650.37 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.82x = 197,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,348.27/433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.91

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