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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.37, 976.37 and 433.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.37, 976.37 and 433.29 is: 650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.37 : 976.37 = 433.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.37/976.37 = 433.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.37x = 976.37 × 433.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.37x = 423,049.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,049.19/650.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.47

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