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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.41, 654.50 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.41, 654.50 and 282.22 is: 423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.41 : 654.50 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.41/654.50 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.41x = 654.50 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.41x = 184,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,712.06/436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.25

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