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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.83, 650.13 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.83, 650.13 and 325.50 is: 487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.83 : 650.13 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.83/650.13 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.83x = 650.13 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.83x = 211,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,617.32/433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.79

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