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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.12, 650.31 and 270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.12, 650.31 and 270.31 is: 405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.12 : 650.31 = 270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.12/650.31 = 270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.12x = 650.31 × 270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.12x = 175,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,785.30/433.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.86

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