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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 651.31 and 279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 651.31 and 279.41 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 651.31 = 279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/651.31 = 279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 651.31 × 279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 181,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,978.57/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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