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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 654.48 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 654.48 and 315.60 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 654.48 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/654.48 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 654.48 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 206,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,553.89/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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