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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 654.98 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 654.98 and 281.72 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 654.98 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/654.98 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 654.98 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 184,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,516.28/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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