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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.88, 650.40 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.88, 650.40 and 202.65 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.88 : 650.40 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.88/650.40 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.88x = 650.40 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.88x = 131,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,803.56/433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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