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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 654.19 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 654.19 and 273.89 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 654.19 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/654.19 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 654.19 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 179,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,176.10/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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