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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 656.51 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 656.51 and 314.75 is: 473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 656.51 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/656.51 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 656.51 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 206,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,636.59/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.00

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