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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.64, 655.08 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.64, 655.08 and 306.56 is: 459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.64 : 655.08 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.64/655.08 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.64x = 655.08 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.64x = 200,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,821.32/436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.92

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