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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.28, 654 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.28, 654 and 273.28 is: 410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.28 : 654 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.28/654 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.28x = 654 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.28x = 178,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,725.12/435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.60

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