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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 650.52 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 650.52 and 271.18 is: 406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 650.52 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/650.52 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 650.52 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 176,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,408.01/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.90

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