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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.48, 1,234.68 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.48, 1,234.68 and 433 is: 649.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.48 : 1,234.68 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.48/1,234.68 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.48x = 1,234.68 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.48x = 534,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,616.44/823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.22

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