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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 974.82 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 974.82 and 433.32 is: 649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 974.82 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/974.82 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 974.82 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 422,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,409.00/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.70

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