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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.92, 650.79 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.92, 650.79 and 145.29 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.92 : 650.79 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.92/650.79 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.92x = 650.79 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.92x = 94,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,553.28/433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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