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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 658.48 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 658.48 and 392.20 is: 591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 658.48 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/658.48 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 658.48 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 258,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,255.86/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.19

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