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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.10, 650.14 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.10, 650.14 and 270.88 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.10 : 650.14 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.10/650.14 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.10x = 650.14 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.10x = 176,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,109.92/433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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