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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 654.13 and 320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 654.13 and 320.37 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 654.13 = 320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/654.13 = 320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 654.13 × 320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 209,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,567.09/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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