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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 656.25 and 274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 656.25 and 274.67 is: 412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 656.25 = 274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/656.25 = 274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 656.25 × 274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 180,253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,253.83/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.60

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