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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.11, 654.41 and 432.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.11, 654.41 and 432.58 is: 649.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.11 : 654.41 = 432.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.11/654.41 = 432.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.11x = 654.41 × 432.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.11x = 283,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,084.68/436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.11

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