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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 649.02 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 649.02 and 278.56 is: 417.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 649.02 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/649.02 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 649.02 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 180,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,791.01/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.53

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