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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 654.77 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 654.77 and 254.45 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 654.77 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/654.77 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 654.77 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 166,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,601.68/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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