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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 654.79 and 217.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 654.79 and 217.21 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 654.79 = 217.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/654.79 = 217.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 654.79 × 217.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 142,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,226.94/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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