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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 649.80 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 649.80 and 271.02 is: 406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 649.80 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/649.80 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 649.80 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 176,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,108.80/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.08

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