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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 653.54 and 271.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 653.54 and 271.47 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 653.54 = 271.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/653.54 = 271.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 653.54 × 271.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 177,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,416.50/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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