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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.53, 655.47 and 354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.53, 655.47 and 354.59 is: 532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.53 : 655.47 = 354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.53/655.47 = 354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.53x = 655.47 × 354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.53x = 232,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,423.11/436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.43

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