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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.55, 653.52 and 282.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.55, 653.52 and 282.17 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.55 : 653.52 = 282.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.55/653.52 = 282.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.55x = 653.52 × 282.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.55x = 184,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,403.74/436.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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