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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.49, 655.17 and 274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.49, 655.17 and 274.58 is: 412.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.49 : 655.17 = 274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.49/655.17 = 274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.49x = 655.17 × 274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.49x = 179,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,896.58/436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.14

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