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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 653.88 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 653.88 and 328.16 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 653.88 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/653.88 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 653.88 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 214,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,577.26/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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