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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.78, 433.63 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.78, 433.63 and 270.47 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.78 : 433.63 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.78/433.63 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.78x = 433.63 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.78x = 117,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,283.91/289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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