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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 654.34 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 654.34 and 262.86 is: 394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 654.34 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/654.34 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 654.34 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 171,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,999.81/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.49

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