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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 654.62 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 654.62 and 282.15 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 654.62 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/654.62 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 654.62 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 184,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,698.05/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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