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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.67, 650.71 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.67, 650.71 and 271.27 is: 407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.67 : 650.71 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.67/650.71 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.67x = 650.71 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.67x = 176,516.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,516.81/433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.03

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