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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 650.80 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 650.80 and 217.47 is: 326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 650.80 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/650.80 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 650.80 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 141,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,529.48/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.14

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