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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 656.37 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 656.37 and 403.86 is: 607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 656.37 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/656.37 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 656.37 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 265,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,081.59/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.05

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