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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 654.71 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 654.71 and 326.70 is: 490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 654.71 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/654.71 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 654.71 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 213,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,892.12/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.52

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