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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.56, 649.52 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.56, 649.52 and 270.76 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.56 : 649.52 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.56/649.52 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.56x = 649.52 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.56x = 175,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,864.04/433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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