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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 647.88 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 647.88 and 269.92 is: 403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 647.88 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/647.88 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 647.88 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 174,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,875.77/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.87

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