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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 650.66 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 650.66 and 202.89 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 650.66 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/650.66 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 650.66 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 132,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,012.91/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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