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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 654.75 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 654.75 and 292.14 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 654.75 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/654.75 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 654.75 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 191,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,278.67/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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