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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 651.26 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 651.26 and 318.69 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 651.26 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/651.26 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 651.26 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 207,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,550.05/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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