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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.08, 648.95 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.08, 648.95 and 270.27 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.08 : 648.95 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.08/648.95 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.08x = 648.95 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.08x = 175,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,390.37/433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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