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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.15, 654.45 and 434.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.15, 654.45 and 434.78 is: 652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.15 : 654.45 = 434.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.15/654.45 = 434.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.15x = 654.45 × 434.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.15x = 284,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,541.77/436.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.39

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