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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 654.35 and 273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 654.35 and 273.83 is: 410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 654.35 = 273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/654.35 = 273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 654.35 × 273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 179,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,176.02/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.91

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