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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 654.78 and 425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 654.78 and 425.74 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 654.78 = 425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/654.78 = 425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 654.78 × 425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 278,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,766.04/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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