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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 649.57 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 649.57 and 270.84 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 649.57 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/649.57 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 649.57 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 175,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,931.81/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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