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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.60, 654.30 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.60, 654.30 and 282.44 is: 423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.60 : 654.30 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.60/654.30 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.60x = 654.30 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.60x = 184,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,800.49/436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.27

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