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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.09, 654.14 and 292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.09, 654.14 and 292.09 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.09 : 654.14 = 292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.09/654.14 = 292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.09x = 654.14 × 292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.09x = 191,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,066.29/436.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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