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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.64, 654.48 and 385.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.64, 654.48 and 385.41 is: 577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.64 : 654.48 = 385.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.64/654.48 = 385.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.64x = 654.48 × 385.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.64x = 252,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,241.91/436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.69

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