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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 650.79 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 650.79 and 145.35 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 650.79 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/650.79 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 650.79 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 94,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,592.33/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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