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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 654.65 and 434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 654.65 and 434.90 is: 652.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 654.65 = 434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/654.65 = 434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 654.65 × 434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 284,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,708.38/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.57

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