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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.49, 653.67 and 273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.49, 653.67 and 273.58 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.49 : 653.67 = 273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.49/653.67 = 273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.49x = 653.67 × 273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.49x = 178,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,831.04/435.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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