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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.46, 653.70 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.46, 653.70 and 314.34 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.46 : 653.70 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.46/653.70 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.46x = 653.70 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.46x = 205,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,484.06/436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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