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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.95, 654.61 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.95, 654.61 and 254.01 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.95 : 654.61 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.95/654.61 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.95x = 654.61 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.95x = 166,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,277.49/436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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