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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 649.80 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 649.80 and 270.88 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 649.80 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/649.80 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 649.80 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 176,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,017.82/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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