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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 653.00 and 320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 653.00 and 320.54 is: 479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 653.00 = 320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/653.00 = 320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 653.00 × 320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 209,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,307.75/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.66

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