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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 650.44 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 650.44 and 271.27 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 650.44 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/650.44 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 650.44 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 176,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,444.86/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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