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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 653.64 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 653.64 and 326.88 is: 489.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 653.64 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/653.64 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 653.64 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 213,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,661.84/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.56

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