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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.83, 654.33 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.83, 654.33 and 354.84 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.83 : 654.33 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.83/654.33 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.83x = 654.33 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.83x = 232,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,182.46/436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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