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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.93, 650.63 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.93, 650.63 and 287.53 is: 431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.93 : 650.63 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.93/650.63 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.93x = 650.63 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.93x = 187,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,075.64/433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.12

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