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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.53, 655 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.53, 655 and 217.17 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.53 : 655 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.53/655 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.53x = 655 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.53x = 142,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,246.35/436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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