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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 650.49 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 650.49 and 205.50 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 650.49 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/650.49 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 650.49 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 133,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,675.70/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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