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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.34, 649.66 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.34, 649.66 and 270.68 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.34 : 649.66 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.34/649.66 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.34x = 649.66 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.34x = 175,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,849.97/433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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