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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 653.71 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 653.71 and 320.39 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 653.71 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/653.71 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 653.71 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 209,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,442.15/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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