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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 655.14 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 655.14 and 307.46 is: 461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 655.14 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/655.14 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 655.14 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 201,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,429.34/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.44

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