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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 653.67 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 653.67 and 328.86 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 653.67 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/653.67 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 653.67 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 214,965.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,965.92/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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