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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 654.46 and 321.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 654.46 and 321.21 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 654.46 = 321.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/654.46 = 321.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 654.46 × 321.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 210,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,218.29/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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