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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.22, 649.62 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.22, 649.62 and 270.74 is: 405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.22 : 649.62 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.22/649.62 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.22x = 649.62 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.22x = 175,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,879.74/433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.99

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