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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.23, 654.21 and 384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.23, 654.21 and 384.93 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.23 : 654.21 = 384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.23/654.21 = 384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.23x = 654.21 × 384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.23x = 251,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,825.06/436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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