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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.91, 650.27 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.91, 650.27 and 217.64 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.91 : 650.27 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.91/650.27 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.91x = 650.27 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.91x = 141,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,522.06/433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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