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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.50, 654.89 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.50, 654.89 and 327.02 is: 490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.50 : 654.89 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.50/654.89 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.50x = 654.89 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.50x = 214,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,157.22/436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.62

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