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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 653.88 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 653.88 and 312.24 is: 467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 653.88 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/653.88 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 653.88 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 204,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,167.49/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.96

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