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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 654.09 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 654.09 and 282.06 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 654.09 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/654.09 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 654.09 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 184,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,489.35/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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