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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 653.18 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 653.18 and 425.84 is: 637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 653.18 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/653.18 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 653.18 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 278,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,144.78/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.48

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