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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.74, 654.71 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.74, 654.71 and 282.30 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.74 : 654.71 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.74/654.71 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.74x = 654.71 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.74x = 184,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,823.22/436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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