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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.51, 649.32 and 270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.51, 649.32 and 270.85 is: 405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.51 : 649.32 = 270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.51/649.32 = 270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.51x = 649.32 × 270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.51x = 175,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,868.32/433.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.68

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