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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 654.53 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 654.53 and 321.06 is: 481.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 654.53 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/654.53 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 654.53 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 210,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,146.06/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.11

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