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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 655.26 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 655.26 and 292.84 is: 439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 655.26 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/655.26 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 655.26 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 191,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,886.34/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.26

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