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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 654.68 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 654.68 and 282.69 is: 423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 654.68 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/654.68 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 654.68 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 185,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,072.20/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.66

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