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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 651.06 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 651.06 and 270.81 is: 406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 651.06 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/651.06 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 651.06 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 176,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,313.56/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.61

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