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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 654.74 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 654.74 and 273.94 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 654.74 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/654.74 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 654.74 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 179,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,357.50/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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