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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 654.72 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 654.72 and 273.70 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 654.72 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/654.72 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 654.72 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 179,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,196.86/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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