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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 654.32 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 654.32 and 273.61 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 654.32 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/654.32 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 654.32 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 179,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,028.50/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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