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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.49, 654.68 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.49, 654.68 and 291.13 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.49 : 654.68 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.49/654.68 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.49x = 654.68 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.49x = 190,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,596.08/436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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