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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 650.97 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 650.97 and 338.46 is: 507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 650.97 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/650.97 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 650.97 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 220,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,327.31/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.83

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