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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 655.20 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 655.20 and 424.80 is: 637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 655.20 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/655.20 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 655.20 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 278,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,328.96/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.20

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