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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.46, 654.78 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.46, 654.78 and 282.56 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.46 : 654.78 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.46/654.78 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.46x = 654.78 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.46x = 185,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,012.42/436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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