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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 654.63 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 654.63 and 328.70 is: 492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 654.63 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/654.63 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 654.63 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 215,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,176.88/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.58

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