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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 655.44 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 655.44 and 291.20 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 655.44 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/655.44 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 655.44 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 190,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,861.40/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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