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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 650.99 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 650.99 and 271.46 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 650.99 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/650.99 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 650.99 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 176,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,715.17/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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