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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.11, 649.83 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.11, 649.83 and 279.33 is: 419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.11 : 649.83 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.11/649.83 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.11x = 649.83 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.11x = 181,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,517.01/433.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.10

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