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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 654.68 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 654.68 and 254.03 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 654.68 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/654.68 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 654.68 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 166,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,303.82/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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