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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 653.93 and 395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 653.93 and 395.15 is: 592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 653.93 = 395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/653.93 = 395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 653.93 × 395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 258,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,398.46/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.45

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