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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 650.04 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 650.04 and 279.60 is: 419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 650.04 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/650.04 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 650.04 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 181,751.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,751.18/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.15

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