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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 650.30 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 650.30 and 270.86 is: 406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 650.30 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/650.30 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 650.30 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 176,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,135.65/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.28

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