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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 648.63 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 648.63 and 278.56 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 648.63 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/648.63 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 648.63 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 180,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,682.37/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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