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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.49, 653.54 and 320.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.49, 653.54 and 320.05 is: 479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.49 : 653.54 = 320.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.49/653.54 = 320.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.49x = 653.54 × 320.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.49x = 209,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,164.69/436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.20

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