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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.96, 649.08 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.96, 649.08 and 270.28 is: 405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.96 : 649.08 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.96/649.08 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.96x = 649.08 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.96x = 175,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,433.34/432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.20

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