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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 654.89 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 654.89 and 292.59 is: 438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 654.89 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/654.89 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 654.89 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 191,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,612.80/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.89

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