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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.70, 655.32 and 319.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.70, 655.32 and 319.35 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.70 : 655.32 = 319.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.70/655.32 = 319.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.70x = 655.32 × 319.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.70x = 209,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,276.44/436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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