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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.82, 654.55 and 345.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.82, 654.55 and 345.29 is: 517.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.82 : 654.55 = 345.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.82/654.55 = 345.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.82x = 654.55 × 345.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.82x = 226,005.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,005.43/436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.39

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