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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.85, 655.25 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.85, 655.25 and 421.47 is: 632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.85 : 655.25 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.85/655.25 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.85x = 655.25 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.85x = 276,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,168.22/436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.18

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