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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 653.47 and 282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 653.47 and 282.05 is: 422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 653.47 = 282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/653.47 = 282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 653.47 × 282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 184,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,309.69/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.39

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