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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 653.79 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 653.79 and 320.84 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 653.79 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/653.79 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 653.79 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 209,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,758.71/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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