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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.46, 654.53 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.46, 654.53 and 326.70 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.46 : 654.53 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.46/654.53 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.46x = 654.53 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.46x = 213,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,833.32/436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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