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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.53, 647.67 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.53, 647.67 and 270.33 is: 404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.53 : 647.67 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.53/647.67 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.53x = 647.67 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.53x = 175,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,084.63/432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.79

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