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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 650.92 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 650.92 and 271.74 is: 407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 650.92 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/650.92 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 650.92 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 176,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,881.00/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.61

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