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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.74, 602.46 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.74, 602.46 and 270.78 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.74 : 602.46 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.74/602.46 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.74x = 602.46 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.74x = 163,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,134.12/436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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