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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 654.89 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 654.89 and 313.47 is: 469.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 654.89 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/654.89 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 654.89 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 205,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,286.80/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.99

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