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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 656.01 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 656.01 and 329.60 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 656.01 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/656.01 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 656.01 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 216,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,217.62/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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