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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.22, 649.08 and 278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.22, 649.08 and 278.91 is: 417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.22 : 649.08 = 278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.22/649.08 = 278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.22x = 649.08 × 278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.22x = 181,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,034.90/433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.89

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