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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 656.40 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 656.40 and 315.72 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 656.40 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/656.40 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 656.40 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 207,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,238.61/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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