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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.71, 655.65 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.71, 655.65 and 307.53 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.71 : 655.65 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.71/655.65 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.71x = 655.65 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.71x = 201,632.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,632.04/436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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