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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.63, 649.53 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.63, 649.53 and 269.20 is: 403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.63 : 649.53 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.63/649.53 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.63x = 649.53 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.63x = 174,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,851.85/433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.23

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