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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.53, 750.26 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.53, 750.26 and 433.80 is: 648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.53 : 750.26 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.53/750.26 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.53x = 750.26 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.53x = 325,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,462.79/501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.95

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