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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 654.36 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 654.36 and 328.72 is: 493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 654.36 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/654.36 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 654.36 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 215,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,101.22/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.35

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