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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 651 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 651 and 217.74 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 651 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/651 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 651 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 141,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,748.74/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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