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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 650.97 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 650.97 and 385.56 is: 578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 650.97 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/650.97 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 650.97 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 250,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,987.99/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.46

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