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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 655.26 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 655.26 and 292.66 is: 438.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 655.26 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/655.26 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 655.26 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 191,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,768.39/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.99

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