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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 654.33 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 654.33 and 262.95 is: 393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 654.33 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/654.33 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 654.33 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 172,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,054.61/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.90

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