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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 650.67 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 650.67 and 271.28 is: 406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 650.67 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/650.67 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 650.67 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 176,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,514.37/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.75

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