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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 654.69 and 280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 654.69 and 280.42 is: 420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 654.69 = 280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/654.69 = 280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 654.69 × 280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 183,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,590.22/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.31

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