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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.81, 654.36 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.81, 654.36 and 263.53 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.81 : 654.36 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.81/654.36 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.81x = 654.36 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.81x = 172,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,443.49/436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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