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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 652.56 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 652.56 and 319.84 is: 478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 652.56 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/652.56 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 652.56 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 208,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,714.79/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.53

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