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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.60, 654.90 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.60, 654.90 and 274.60 is: 411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.60 : 654.90 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.60/654.90 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.60x = 654.90 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.60x = 179,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,835.54/436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.90

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