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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.02, 647.96 and 268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.02, 647.96 and 268.59 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.02 : 647.96 = 268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.02/647.96 = 268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.02x = 647.96 × 268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.02x = 174,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,035.58/433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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