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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 655.86 and 327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 655.86 and 327.08 is: 491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 655.86 = 327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/655.86 = 327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 655.86 × 327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 214,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,518.69/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.16

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