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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 654 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 654 and 219.78 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 654 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/654 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 654 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 143,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,736.12/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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