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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.77, 653.31 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.77, 653.31 and 306.75 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.77 : 653.31 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.77/653.31 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.77x = 653.31 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.77x = 200,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,402.84/436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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