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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 654.92 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 654.92 and 426.52 is: 640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 654.92 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/654.92 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 654.92 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 279,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,336.48/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.21

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