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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 651.69 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 651.69 and 324.33 is: 487.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 651.69 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/651.69 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 651.69 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 211,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,362.62/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.07

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