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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.60, 654.24 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.60, 654.24 and 292.06 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.60 : 654.24 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.60/654.24 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.60x = 654.24 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.60x = 191,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,077.33/436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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