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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 654.89 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 654.89 and 220.52 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 654.89 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/654.89 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 654.89 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 144,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,416.88/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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