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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.73, 650.88 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.73, 650.88 and 271.52 is: 407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.73 : 650.88 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.73/650.88 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.73x = 650.88 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.73x = 176,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,723.68/433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.46

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