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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.12, 648.77 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.12, 648.77 and 278.72 is: 417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.12 : 648.77 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.12/648.77 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.12x = 648.77 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.12x = 180,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,825.17/433.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.49

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