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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 654.74 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 654.74 and 245.31 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 654.74 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/654.74 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 654.74 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 160,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,613.04/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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