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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.86, 649.45 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.86, 649.45 and 270.36 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.86 : 649.45 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.86/649.45 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.86x = 649.45 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.86x = 175,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,580.70/432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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