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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 653.96 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 653.96 and 273.63 is: 410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 653.96 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/653.96 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 653.96 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 178,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,943.07/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.57

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