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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 655.16 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 655.16 and 275.20 is: 412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 655.16 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/655.16 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 655.16 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 180,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,300.03/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.77

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