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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 650.76 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 650.76 and 271.23 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 650.76 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/650.76 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 650.76 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 176,505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,505.63/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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