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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.45, 654 and 282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.45, 654 and 282.25 is: 422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.45 : 654 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.45/654 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.45x = 654 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.45x = 184,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,591.50/436.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.94

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