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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 653.85 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 653.85 and 306.83 is: 459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 653.85 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/653.85 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 653.85 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 200,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,620.80/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.43

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