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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 654.96 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 654.96 and 394.40 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 654.96 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/654.96 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 654.96 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 258,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,316.22/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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