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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 653.68 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 653.68 and 344.56 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 653.68 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/653.68 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 653.68 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 225,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,226.99/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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