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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.74, 654.09 and 306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.74, 654.09 and 306.87 is: 459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.74 : 654.09 = 306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.74/654.09 = 306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.74x = 654.09 × 306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.74x = 200,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,720.60/436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.59

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