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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 654.08 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 654.08 and 273.78 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 654.08 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/654.08 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 654.08 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 179,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,072.65/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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