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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 654.80 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 654.80 and 273.88 is: 410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 654.80 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/654.80 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 654.80 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 179,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,333.35/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.81

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