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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 654.80 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 654.80 and 254.12 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 654.80 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/654.80 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 654.80 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 166,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,400.05/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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