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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.83, 650.48 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.83, 650.48 and 289.38 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.83 : 650.48 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.83/650.48 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.83x = 650.48 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.83x = 188,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,234.46/433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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