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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 654.07 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 654.07 and 282.22 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 654.07 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/654.07 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 654.07 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 184,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,589.82/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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