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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.40, 650.42 and 271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.40, 650.42 and 271.19 is: 406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.40 : 650.42 = 271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.40/650.42 = 271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.40x = 650.42 × 271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.40x = 176,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,382.79/433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.98

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