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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.83, 656.49 and 420.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.83, 656.49 and 420.67 is: 632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.83 : 656.49 = 420.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.83/656.49 = 420.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.83x = 656.49 × 420.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.83x = 276,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,163.54/436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.20

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