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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 653.64 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 653.64 and 426.08 is: 638.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 653.64 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/653.64 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 653.64 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 278,502.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,502.93/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.18

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