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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 654.22 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 654.22 and 273.08 is: 409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 654.22 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/654.22 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 654.22 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 178,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,654.40/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.87

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