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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 654.91 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 654.91 and 217.07 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 654.91 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/654.91 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 654.91 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 142,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,157.50/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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