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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.61, 649.12 and 270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.61, 649.12 and 270.21 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.61 : 649.12 = 270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.61/649.12 = 270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.61x = 649.12 × 270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.61x = 175,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,398.72/432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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