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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.27, 654.56 and 290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.27, 654.56 and 290.61 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.27 : 654.56 = 290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.27/654.56 = 290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.27x = 654.56 × 290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.27x = 190,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,221.68/436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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