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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 654.25 and 305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 654.25 and 305.81 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 654.25 = 305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/654.25 = 305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 654.25 × 305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 200,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,076.19/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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