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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.63, 1,351.32 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.63, 1,351.32 and 433.11 is: 649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.63 : 1,351.32 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.63/1,351.32 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.63x = 1,351.32 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.63x = 585,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,273.65/901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.13

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