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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.34, 654.31 and 271.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.34, 654.31 and 271.81 is: 407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.34 : 654.31 = 271.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.34/654.31 = 271.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.34x = 654.31 × 271.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.34x = 177,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,845.69/436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.58

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