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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.69, 652.19 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.69, 652.19 and 391.33 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 652.19 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/652.19 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 652.19 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 255,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,221.51/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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